School of Mechanical Engineering Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

The Program Educational Objectives of the School of Mechanical Engineering are to matriculate graduates who conduct themselves in a responsible, professional and ethical manner (citizenship), and who upon the years following graduation, are committed to:

Discovery (Professional Practice)

actively embracing leadership roles in the practice of engineering in industry and government organizations (including both traditional and emerging technical areas)

conducting research and development across disciplines (via graduate study or industry) to advance technology and foster innovation in order to compete successfully in the global economy

updating and adapting their core knowledge and abilities to compete in the ever changing global enterprise,

developing new knowledge and skills to pursue new career opportunities

Engagement (Professional Outreach)

serving as ambassadors for the engineering profession, inspiring others to develop a passion for engineering

exchanging and applying knowledge to create new opportunities that advance our society and solve a variety of technical and societal problems

advancing entrepreneurial ventures and fostering activities that support sustainable economic development to enhance the quality of life of people in the State, across the country, and around the world

Graduates of the School of Mechanical Engineering will have demonstrated

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.

An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.